Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 17 different people.
| Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 80 NT$ (10 zł) | 23 zł | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| - | 17 zł | - |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 108 NT$ (13 zł) | 8 zł | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| - | 2.62 zł | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| - | 9 zł | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| - | 5.56 zł | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| - | 10 zł | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| - | 2.94 zł | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| - | 1.99 zł | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | 3.01 zł | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | 24 zł | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| - | 5.16 zł | - |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| - | 2.06 zł | - |
| Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 22,392 NT$ (2,746 zł) | 2,686 zł | 2% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 20,000 NT$ (2,453 zł) | 1,715 zł | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,584 NT$ (317 zł) | 519 zł | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 22,000 NT$ (2,698 zł) | 1,381 zł | 95% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,000 NT$ (1,840 zł) | 1,036 zł | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | 275 zł | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 300 NT$ (37 zł) | 44 zł | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 20,000 NT$ (2,453 zł) | 1,789 zł | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 419 zł | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | 20 zł | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | 16 zł | - |
| Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,000 NT$ (245 zł) | 274 zł | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | 118 zł | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 282 zł | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | 297 zł | - |
| Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | 68,024 zł | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 31 NT$ (3.75 zł) | 5.23 zł | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | 83 zł | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 26 zł | - |
| Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 14 zł | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | 26 zł | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | 103 zł | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | 16 zł | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | 12 zł | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | 11 zł | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | 4.65 zł | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | 7 zł | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | 30 zł | - |
| Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | 63 zł | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | 46 zł | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 126 zł | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | 102 zł | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | 16 zł | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | 8 zł | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | 5.95 zł | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | 2,035 zł | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 0.28 zł | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | 120 zł | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | 14 zł | - |
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For example, you would need at least 8,455 zł
(68,941 NT$)
in Kao-hsiung
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,300 zł
in Łódź.